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Handheld AR App Development with Unity

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Course Summary

Learn how to develop mobile augmented reality (AR) applications using Unity and Vuforia. This course teaches you the skills needed to create AR experiences on handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Key Learning Points

Create AR applications using Unity and Vuforia
Understand the fundamental concepts of AR technology
Learn how to optimize AR experiences for handheld devices

Learning Outcomes

Develop mobile AR applications using Unity and Vuforia
Understand the principles and concepts of AR technology
Optimize AR applications for handheld devices

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic programming knowledge
Familiarity with Unity and Vuforia

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

Augmented Reality, or AR, will transform how we see and interact with the world. And the hardware that makes AR possible is the smartphone that you may already have in your pocket. In this course, you'll learn how to develop your own mobile AR applications in Unity for iOS and Android devices. You'll learn about the features offered by Unity's AR Foundation, and about additional features in ARKit and ARCore.

Using the very latest techniques recommended by Unity engineers, you'll build a complete AR environment that you can continue to use after the course, while learning to apply best practices in user experience and interaction. This is the last of three courses in Unity's XR Specialization, which includes an Introduction to XR course as well as a course focused on developing VR applications with Unity. Note that, to complete this course, you will need a smartphone capable of running ARKit or ARCore. Compatible devices are listed in the links below: https://developers.google.com/ar/discover/supported-devices https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix/DeviceCompatibilityMatrix.html The course also assumes that you already have experience developing applications with Unity and that you are comfortable with basic C# programming. It will also be helpful if you are familiar with building other types of apps to run on mobile devices.

Outline

Laying the AR Foundation with Unity's AR Foundation Package
Welcome to the Course!
Module Overview
The Magical Mirror
Grand SLAM
A Solid Foundation
Mirror Mirror in My Hand
Course Prerequisites and Hardware Requirements
Project Work - Install Unity and Mobile Device SDKs
Project Work: Build an AR Application to Your Device
The Magical Mirror
Grand SLAM
A Solid Foundation
Mirror Mirror in My Hand
Graded Quiz

Architecting AR Space - Pose Tracking and Environment Detections
Module Overview
Jamming With ARSession
Strike a pose!
Managing Trackables
Using Trackables and Visualizers in Your App
Project Work - Using Trackable Managers and Visualizers
ARSession and ARSessionOrigin
Striking A Pose
Anchors Aweigh - Managing Trackables
Graded Quiz

Designing the UX in AR - Raycast, Light Estimation, Physics and Occlusion
Module Overview
Raycasting and AR
Lighting Estimation
Camera, Lights, Action
The Illusion of Occlusion
Project Work: Keeping Track of AR Things
Project Work: Interacting With Reality in AR
Project Work: Lighting Estimation
Project Work: Let's Get Physical
Project Work: Not Seeing is Believing
Touch The Floor Without Bending Over
Let There Be About This Much Light
Camera, Lights, Action!
Not Seeing is Believing
Graded Quiz

Advanced AR
Module Overview
ARCore Features and Roadmap
ARKit Features and Roadmap
A Brave Old World
ARCore Features and Roadmap
ARKit Features and Roadmap
A Brave Old World
Graded Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the world of Handheld AR with this engaging and informative course on Coursera. Students rave about the overall quality of the content and the interactive nature of the lessons. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's ability to strike a balance between technical information and practical applications, making it accessible to a wide range of learners.

Pros from User Reviews

Interactive lessons provide hands-on learning opportunities
Course content is engaging and informative
Clear and concise explanations of complex topics
Instructors are knowledgeable and helpful
Good balance between technical information and practical applications

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic
Limited opportunities for peer interaction or collaboration
Occasional technical issues with the platform
Lack of quizzes or assessments to test understanding
Course may not be suitable for advanced learners

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